Thousands Protest Across Delaware Against 'Authoritarian' Trump

The 'No Kings' demonstrations were part of a nationwide movement pushing back against the president's actions.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:13pm

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An abstract, fragmented painting depicting a large crowd of protesters marching, their bodies and signs repeated in overlapping geometric waves of bold, vibrant colors, capturing the energy and momentum of the nationwide 'No Kings' demonstrations.The 'No Kings' protests in Delaware were part of a nationwide movement pushing back against the president's perceived authoritarian actions.Wilmington Today

Thousands of people gathered in Wilmington, Rehoboth Beach, and other Delaware cities on March 28 as part of the nationwide 'No Kings' protests against what organizers call President Donald Trump's 'authoritarian actions and power grabs.' The protesters, organized by progressive groups like Indivisible and 50501, believe Trump is ruling the country like a monarch rather than a democratically elected leader.

Why it matters

The 'No Kings' protests reflect growing concerns among progressive activists about the Trump administration's policies and the president's perceived authoritarian tendencies. The demonstrations come amid heightened tensions over issues like immigration enforcement and the president's use of executive power.

The details

In Wilmington, Democratic lawmakers Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Rep. Sarah McBride spoke to protesters at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park. Hundreds also gathered along Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach. Smaller 'No Kings' protests were planned in other Delaware cities including Bethany Beach, Dagsboro, Milford, Dover, and Newark.

  • The 'No Kings' protests took place nationwide on March 28, 2026.
  • This was the third 'No Kings' protest organized by Indivisible, 50501 and other groups since June 2025.

The players

Donald Trump

The current president of the United States, who the protesters believe is acting in an authoritarian manner and ruling the country like a monarch rather than a democratically elected leader.

Lisa Blunt Rochester

A Democratic senator from Delaware who spoke at the Wilmington protest.

Sarah McBride

A Democratic representative from Delaware who spoke at the Wilmington protest.

Indivisible

A progressive activist group that helped organize the 'No Kings' protests nationwide.

50501

Another progressive activist group that helped organize the 'No Kings' protests nationwide.

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The takeaway

The 'No Kings' protests reflect the deep divisions in American politics, with progressive activists strongly opposing what they see as the Trump administration's authoritarian tendencies. The demonstrations highlight the ongoing struggle over the balance of power and the role of the presidency in a democratic system.